City of Salem – 01/07/20 11:42 AM
The City of Salem announced that an overflow of raw sewage occurred on January 6 at approximately 4:40 PM into Clark Creek due to a sanitary sewer pipe blockage near 910 Cedar Way SE.
Approximately 2200 gallons of raw sewage were spilled at the site. Public Works Department crews were immediately dispatched to the site and stopped the overflow at approximately 10:30 PM. Any bacteria that entered the site should be flushed out of the water body in the next few days.
If you see an overflowing manhole or wish to report a spill, please call the Public Works Department Dispatch Center at 503-588-6311.